Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide

Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, at the Smith Playground in East Fairmount Park. From US Hwy 13/N. 33rd St. turn east into the Park onto Oxford St./Reservoir Drive. Drive a quarter-mile, then turn left into the Smith Playground. The slide is inside the big Victorian-era building.

Those adventurous enough and those willing to wait in a line take hold of burlap sacks at the top (with the help of a park volunteer) and, like Clark Griswold on a greased sled, they slide down with great speed. Slide is for all ages, but they may give you a second or third look outside if you're attending the children's park sans kids.

Parking is available outside, though depending on the day you could be fighting dozens of parents securing parking to attend the on-site birthday parties.